yuudachi★★★★☆AnimeLovely Complex
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Synopsis
At 172 cm, Risa Koizumi towers over most of the guys in her class. Atsushi Ootani is 156 cm. In a high school where everyone already treats them like a comedy act, the last thing either of them needs is to catch feelings for each other. Lovely★Complex is a 24-episode TV series that follows these two as they go from bickering constantly to something messier and more complicated. They like the same music, finish each other's jokes, and argue like they've been married for thirty years, but when Risa starts realizing her feelings aren't just friendly anymore, she has to figure out how to get through to a guy who genuinely cannot take a hint. Ootani's obliviousness is almost impressive in how consistent it is. The height gag sounds like it would get old, but it's really just the entry point for something more honest: Risa's insecurity about not fitting the "ideal girl" mold, Ootani's own hangups, and the way both of them have to grow past what they think a relationship is supposed to look like. It's funny in a loud, expressive, very shoujo way, but the emotional beats land harder than you'd expect. If you liked the dynamic energy of Kare Kano or the slow-burn frustration of A Condition Called Love, this hits a similar nerve. Toei Animation adapted the manga in 2007, and the comedic timing still holds up. It's the kind of romance where you're rooting for them while also wanting to shake them both.
Episode Guide
Oshimeter0-5960-7980-100Upcoming
Characters
Risa Koizumi
Tall and boisterous Risa Koizumi is a romantic girl known for her comedic timing and unexpected charm.
Okamura Akemi
MANGA BRIDGE
This season covers Chapters 1-42 of the manga. Continue reading from Chapter 43.
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yuudachi★★★★☆Anime
yonahime★★★★★AnimeMy easiest Top 1 Rom-Com series! I've been rewatching this good shit for I dunno? 100x already and it never fails to make me laugh my ass out, cry, and have fluttery feelings ❤️ I so so SO love Koizumi and Otani's dynamics! They're two pieces in a pod I tell ya! I can still sing the opening song perfectly well. The animation fits the vibe and comedic atmosphere so it's more enjoyable to watch it, and it gives me nostalgia every damn time! 😍 All characters are also loveable and have distinct personalities and quirks so you won't really get bored watching episode by episode! It's a must watch! If you love romcom anime, this will surely hit the spot!
konami★★★★★AnimeThis is my top romantic-comedy anime. LoveCom was classic, and its comedy was top-notched, especially the meme-worthy facial expressions. Can't get enough of the funny Kansai-ben accent of comedy duo "All-Hanshin Kyujin". A remarkable romantic plot and its ups and downs. The pacing was slow but it was worth it. Otani and Koizumi forever!
jeerox★★★★★EP 24This was a great ender, i really did enjoy the series, the character is written okay, the support characters are lovable. The animation is solid and cute. The colors are pretty. The pace went up and down but with the support roles it is great. I love every bit of it.
jeerox★★★★★EP 22WHAT IS THIS KIND OF BEHAVIOURRR??????!!!!!! it hurts man feels bad man, OMG L KOIZUMI. Just watch it bro. My heart cant take it.
jeerox★★★★★EP 21A more focused episode on the side of Nobu and Nakao, i love the transition from the main couple to the side couple, honestly i want to see more of the side characters relationships. This was a good breather episode, a new scene and all.
